Sheila Blow (Art)
Sheila Blow currently lives in Titusville, Florida. She is mostly a self-taught fine art artist who also holds a Diploma Degree in Commercial Art. Sheila has been creating art all her life using all kinds of mediums. Her favorite medium is acrylics on canvas of tropical subjects such as the colorful macaws and flowers. Sheila has exhibited her work in art shows, art exhibits, galleries, and “One Man Shows”, and has won ribbons for her work. Ms Blow has had her own Fine Art and Mural business for many years. She has always been very active in the art communities where she has lived. Ms. Blow judged and juried art shows, demonstrated and lectured on art, taught art. As an ALOC member, she spearheaded a project to exhibit artists' artwork at the Mayor's Lobby in the Apopka City Hall coordinating and scheduling exhibits every month. She was one of the first artists-in-residence to demonstrate and exhibit her art atOrlando Café Tu Tu Tango for three years. Sheila has participated in President Bush Sr.’s “City of Light” project and the Orlando Mayor’s Street Chalking Art for the Youth Program. She also sat on the Beautification Board of Apopka, FL.
Ms. Blow maintains memberships in the Florida Women’s Arts Association Inc. (FLWAA) since 2011, National Museum of Women in the Arts (NMWA/FL) since 2004, the National League of American Pen Women (NLAPW) since 1993, and the Florida Museum of Women Artists since 2010. She is currently serving as 1st Vice President on the Founding Board of the Florida Women’s Arts Association (FLWAA). In 2010, Ms. Blow served as Director on the Founding Board of the Florida Museum For Women Artists in Deland, FL. Between 2006 and 2010, Sheila served as Central West Regional Director for the Florida Committee of the National Museum of Women in the Arts. In 1994 through 1996, she served as Branch Vice President for the Orlando-Winter Park Branch of the National League of American Pen Women. In 1992 through 1993, Sheila served as President of the Artists League of Orange County.
ARTIST STATEMENT
I am intrigued with making a 2-dimensional art form have the illusion of a 3-dimensional art form. I enjoy making the subject pop off the canvas. It is also interesting experimenting with the effect of a subject from different angles. I find my own subjects and layout my own design and composition either in finding the right positioning of what to paint or creating a design from a reference of a subject. The tropical subject with their vivid, bold, and alive colors of Florida and the tropics are my favorites. My goal is to make the canvas come alive with vibrant colors. Creating art is a need I cannot ignore; it is instinctive like breathing.
Ms. Blow maintains memberships in the Florida Women’s Arts Association Inc. (FLWAA) since 2011, National Museum of Women in the Arts (NMWA/FL) since 2004, the National League of American Pen Women (NLAPW) since 1993, and the Florida Museum of Women Artists since 2010. She is currently serving as 1st Vice President on the Founding Board of the Florida Women’s Arts Association (FLWAA). In 2010, Ms. Blow served as Director on the Founding Board of the Florida Museum For Women Artists in Deland, FL. Between 2006 and 2010, Sheila served as Central West Regional Director for the Florida Committee of the National Museum of Women in the Arts. In 1994 through 1996, she served as Branch Vice President for the Orlando-Winter Park Branch of the National League of American Pen Women. In 1992 through 1993, Sheila served as President of the Artists League of Orange County.
ARTIST STATEMENT
I am intrigued with making a 2-dimensional art form have the illusion of a 3-dimensional art form. I enjoy making the subject pop off the canvas. It is also interesting experimenting with the effect of a subject from different angles. I find my own subjects and layout my own design and composition either in finding the right positioning of what to paint or creating a design from a reference of a subject. The tropical subject with their vivid, bold, and alive colors of Florida and the tropics are my favorites. My goal is to make the canvas come alive with vibrant colors. Creating art is a need I cannot ignore; it is instinctive like breathing.
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Ruffled Hibiscus
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Magenta Orchids
Peach Whisper
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